In today’s culture, full bodied figures are the in thing, as popularized by such women like Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce Knowles, and Tyra Banks, all of whom are proud owners of round and imposing buttocks. But not everyone is gifted with such plump rear ends, which is why plastic surgery has now developed an operation designed to give those with flat buttocks the enhancement they need; silicone buttock implants.

butt implantsLike its more popular cousin, the breast implant, buttock implants involve the use of artificial implants made of silicone that are inserted into the buttocks to augment its size, making it rounder, larger, and more pronounced. Buttock implants are commonly stronger in composition that breast implants because the buttocks are usually under more physical pressure than the breasts, with activities such as sitting, walking, and even just standing exerting pressure on that muscle group.

The implants are inserted on top of the muscles that are located just above the sitting area and below the surrounding fascia. This is done to secure the implants properly and to prevent them from being dislodged. There are some techniques though, that place the implants under the muscles, instead of over them. These have the effect of “hiding” the implants, so the touch of the buttocks feel more natural.

Buttocks implants surgery can take around two to four hours to finish, depending on the skill of the doctor, the techniques applied, and the patient’s body and requirements. Most of the time patients are not even required to stay in the hospital. Clinics are a good enough venue for the performance of the surgery, and patients can be sent home within hours of finishing the procedure.

Buttocks implant surgery can be painful, as it stretches the tissues, and depending on the size of the implants applied, the tissues can be stretched to their very limits. The pain can also vary with the varieties of implants that are placed underneath the muscles.

However, while the pain will be at its peak during the first two days or so, it will begin to subside, usually on the third day, especially if the patient is diligent in taking the medications prescribed by the surgeon. These will usually be composed of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory, and pain medications in order to help alleviate the pain, and the feeling of being sore and stiff.

Through plastic surgery, buttock implants can give the end result of having a more shapely, more imposing rear end. This can enhance a person’s appearance and give them a more feminine, more sensual appearance. Majority of buttocks implants surgery patients are very satisfied with the results. Some of the advantages are purely ornamental; these include having a figure more suited to wear long dresses, having more well-rounded buttocks for bikinis during summer, and being able to wear apple bottom jeans.